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Supporting Local Green Lake Food Businesses

September 8, 2020 6:58am

As restaurants and bars continue to navigate operations during COVID-19, one of the saddest realities is that many may not make it. Some are pivoting or expanding in new ways to try to keep their businesses afloat. As in many neighborhoods, Green Lake has some unique places that have been around for decades and they could use some love and patronage.

Since the beginning of the pandemic we have tried to encourage our Green Lake neighbors to get out and support restaurants. We aren’t saying you have to dine in, but with curbside pick up readily available, if you have the means, its a great time to get out there and support our local food scene.

One in particular that we haven’t mentioned a ton on the blog is Latona Pub. Katie from Latona pub recently reached out to us and shared that “The Latona Pub has been a fixture in the Greenlake neighborhood since 1987 and is one of the last freestanding post prohibition taverns in the city. It’s been a launching pad for 100+ special collaborations with NW breweries & the scene of many special beer events including first releases of all-stars like Manny’s Pale Ale by Georgetown Brewing & debuts by beloved breweries like Holy Mountain, Cloudburst and Stoup. Even though we can’t enjoy a beer release at the pub like we once did we still are involved with collaborations.”

She also mentioned that they launched their crowler canning program where you can now get a 32 oz. shelf stable beer (that’s enough for 2 pints) to enjoy at home. They also have a full food menu available online: https://latonapub.hrpos.heartland.us/menu. Current hours Wednesday + Thursday 4 p.m. – 9 p.m., Friday – Saturday noon – 9 p.m. and Sunday noon – 8 p.m.

Another place that should be on your radar opened just 8 days before the pandemic started called The Wick. The coffee shop is in the Triumph Seattle motorcycle shop on Aurora Ave and Winona Ave. After being forced to close temporarily not long after they had their grand opening, they returned this summer with a full menu of coffee and espresso as well as baked goods and bagel sandwiches to go.

One of the many things that makes Green Lake great is the chance to experience great food and beverages right here in our neighborhood. If you need other ideas for great local spots, please check out the Green Lake restaurants section of our blog.

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